In This Issue

Massachusetts Department of State Police - Crime Lab - Request for Information (RFI) in order to solicit information from all interested manufacturers and agents on the topic of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

As protein-based drugs become more important in treating major diseases, producers face the critical challenge of deeply characterizing these highly complex molecules for efficacy and safety, as well as to meet quality requirements. A new software tool, Thermo Scientific PepFinder, is designed to increase the speed, quality and accuracy in comprehensive biotherapeutic protein characterization during drug development and production quality control.

Ability to upload forensic samples to National DNA Index System using the highly discriminating GlobalFiler DNA chemistry enables faster, more powerful data comparisons to solve crimes in the U.S. and globally.

RURO, Inc., with its solutions in use in more than 1000 laboratories around the world, today announces its recent certification from ICCBBA for ISBT 128. From ICCBBA website (http://www.ICCBBA.com): “ICCBBA enhances safety for patients by managing and promoting the ISBT 128 international information standard for use in transfusion and transplantation.”

Laboratories analyzing environmental, clinical research/toxicological and food samples have a powerful new data tool expected to save time and money while identifying compounds with high levels of confidence.

Access to next generation diagnostics will only be gained through careful creation and management of partnerships in the community around development, commercialization, reimbursement and regulation. This year’s Next Generation Dx Summit will showcase advances in personalized medicine through a comprehensive program encompassing companion diagnostics, infectious disease, cancer molecular markers, point-of-care, inherited disorders, cell free DNA and single cell sequencing.

The Bioprocessing Summit brings together international leaders to discuss today's bioprocess issues from cell line selection to bioproduction. The Summit provides practical details in a relaxed, congenial atmosphere that promotes information exchange and networking.

This OIG compliance training will discuss how to review your company’s practices in conducting business and billing for services rendered by referring physicians and third-party vendors. Learn more about the OIG’s focus in 2014 on your liability with regard to referrals from or conducting business with these key partners in healthcare.

This training on Organic Labeling & Marketing will help the attendees understand the requirements of the USDA National Organic Program including the expectations in the agriculture sector. It will highlight the agricultural methods used to grow food and approved methods that integrate cultural, biological and mechanical practices.

The new on-line edition of the LIMS Book & Buyer's Guide (http://www.limsbook.com) has just been released today with over double the number of listed vendor products from the 2012 edition.The guide provides a catalog of the industry's top tier vendors with product pricing information and technical details to allow you to compare LIMS/LIS and ELN products. The guide also contains a LIMSpec on each listed product with even more technical details as well as product demonstration videos.

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